THE EXAMINATION - get involved

Examination Timetable

21st April 2026 - Preliminary Meeting & First Hearings: Opening hearings before the Planning Inspectorate Examining Authority.
22 April 2026 - First Issue Specific Hearing.
1st May 2026 - Main Written Representations and Local Impact Reports submitted.
12th June 2026 - Responses to the ExA’s First Written Questions.
30 June 2026 - Open Floor

21st April 2026 - Preliminary Meeting & First Hearings: Opening hearings before the Planning Inspectorate Examining Authority.
22 April 2026 - First Issue Specific Hearing.
1st May 2026 - Main Written Representations and Local Impact Reports submitted.
12th June 2026 - Responses to the ExA’s First Written Questions.
30 June 2026 - Open Floor Hearing 2
2nd October 2026 - Final submissions and closing statements.
21st October 2026 - Close of Examination: Examination ends; recommendation then goes to the Secretary of State
May 2027 - Secretary of State decision expected

Join us on 30 June

Examination Timetable

at Lydiad Park Conference Centre in Swindon for the next stage of the Examination.

If you did not speak at the Open Floor Hearing on 21 April, you can register by 1st May to speak at the next one on 30 June.

Public attendance at hearings is a normal part of the process and helps ensure that local interest in the project is clearly visible.

Examination Timetable

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Placard guidance - please read

Keep Your Placards up!

Don't put your placards on:

Do put your placards on:

The Planning Inspectorate teams will visit the site on a number of occasions during the Examination Stage (through to approx. the end of September 2026). Having the placards in place shows the strength of our objection.

Do put your placards on:

Don't put your placards on:

Do put your placards on:

Private Property: With permission from the landowner, you can display your placard on private land, like a shop window or a fence.
Community and shop noticeboards: Many communities have designated noticeboards for public announcements.
Online platforms: Social media and community websites can be effective ways to spread our message. Please do like, comment and share our posts on facebook and instagram.

Don't put your placards on:

Council Land: This includes lampposts, public buildings, and parks. Council land is generally for public use and fly-posting is prohibited.
Telegraph Poles & Road Signs: These are essential for safety and communication. Attaching placards to them can be dangerous and obscure important information.

Remember:

Don't put your placards on:

Always be courteous and get permission from the landowner before placing your placard on private property.
Fly-posting on unauthorised surfaces can lead to fines and prosecution.

Remember:

We want to inform people about the Stop Lime Down Campaign but must be cautious to do this within the law.

Remember:

By following these guidelines, you can ensure your message reaches the right audience without causing any inconvenience or safety hazards.

Placards & flyers

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Green & Pleasant not Greed & Profit Placard (jpg)

THE EXAMINATION - get involved

Examination Timetable

Examination Timetable

Examination Timetable

Join us on 30 June

Examination Timetable

Examination Timetable

Responses from the developer

check their response to your relevant representation

Register to be kept updated

enjoy the local footpaths

We still need your help to fund the campaign experts

Join our 1,000 club

Join our 1,000 club

Join our 1,000 club

SLD Bank details

Join our 1,000 club

Join our 1,000 club

fundraising events - please come with friends and family

Placard guidance - please read

Keep Your Placards up!

Don't put your placards on:

Do put your placards on:

Do put your placards on:

Don't put your placards on:

Do put your placards on:

Don't put your placards on:

Don't put your placards on:

Don't put your placards on:

Remember:

Remember:

Don't put your placards on:

Remember:

Remember:

Placards & flyers

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